James plunkett kelly was born in sandymount in dublin in 1920 and was educated by the christian brothers at synge street. Centring on the seminal lockout of 20,000 workers in dublin in 19, strumpet city by irish writer james plunkett encomp. It was rtes most ambitious and expensive production to date. Strumpet city is much more than a book about the lockout. Plunketts brilliant description of a city torn apart by class,income and poitics is far more arresting than joyce. From 1907 to 1914, the lives of numerous inhabitants of dublin, still under british rule, impact on each other. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Strumpet city is one of the finest historical novels i have read this year, set in early 20th century dublin, during the infamous 19 lockouts, the book expertly draws the reader into the social upheavals which informed the everyday lives of dubliners irrespective of class during the years 1907. Dec 19, 20 in april of each year dublin city councils initiative one city one book encourages people to take the time to read one novel. Strumpet city was a 1980 television miniseries produced by irish broadcaster rte, based on james plunketts 1969 novel strumpet city. Apr 04, 20 to coincide with the lockout anniversary strumpet city has been chosen as the book of choice for the dublin city libraries annual monthlong one city one book festival, so expect to see several copies of it in the hands of strangers on public transport during april. One of the most turbulent eras in dublin history is detailed in this adaptation of the james plunkett novel directed by tony barry and starring peter ustinov and peter otoole. Through the power of vivid fiction we encounter all the complexities of humanity.
The novel was adapted for rte television by hugh leonard. Read strumpet city bestselling irish novel with an introduction by fintan otoole by james plunkett available from rakuten kobo. These images from the dublin city council photographic collection show the city as it was over fifty years later. Apr 10, 20 heres a line from the one city one book pamphlet, a line taken from the back cover of strumpet city. Mar 01, 20 strumpet city is much more than a book about the lockout. Editions of strumpet city by james plunkett goodreads. The novel is an epic, tracing the lives of a dozen. Rent strumpet city 1980 starring david kelly and peter ustinov on dvd and bluray. Strumpet city was a bestseller when it was first published in 1969. Lees strumpet city bestselling irish novel with an introduction by fintan otoole door james plunkett verkrijgbaar bij rakuten kobo. The script was written by hugh leonard, and peter otoole played james larkin, the union leader. The brilliant and muchloved tv series, originally screened by rte in 1980, is fondly remembered by many but to read the book is to immerse yourself in social and historical writing akin to chekhov and tolstoy. Where strumpet city does stumble somewhat is in its dramatic construction. Reading it in preparation for my first trip to ireland, i already had a pretty good idea of the time period and the struggles of the.
Reading it in preparation for my first trip to ireland, i already had a pretty good idea of the time period and the struggles of the irish people in the early twentieth century. You have inspired me to go out and find this audio book. In 20 dublin city chose strumpet city as its one city one book book of the year, in commemoration of the centenary of the 19 lockout. In 1980, it was adapted into a successful tv drama by hugh leonard for rte, irelands national broadcaster. The brilliant and muchloved tv series, originally screened by rte, irelands national broadcaster, in 1980, is fondly remembered by many but to read the book is to immerse yourself in social and. James plunkett strumpet city 1969 strumpet city is a historical novel by james plunkett set in dublin at the time of the dublin lockout. Strumpet city takes place in dublin over seven years, culminating with the great lockout of 19. Set in dublin during the lockout of 19, it is a panoramic novel of city life.
Set in dublin during the lockout of 19, strumpet city is a panoram. We begin with a look at the intersection of plunketts life and his story. On november 5, 2019, the bbc news listed strumpet city on its list of the 100 most influential novels. One of the best irish novels of the twentieth century and an enduring classic. My understanding is that this was rtes radio telefis eireann, the public service broadcaster of the republic of ireland first major tv production. Strumpet city by james plunkett, 9780717156108, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Strumpet city by james plunkett, fintan otoole waterstones. Rent strumpet city 1980 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Jan 01, 2012 some say joyces ulysees is the dublin novel. Jul 17, 2011 dublin life in the early 20th century before and during the union lock out and up to the start of the great war. Young mary leaves home and goes into service with the bradshaws in dublin, king edward visits the city and there is a fire in morgans foundry. Rtes dramatisation of the book was possibly the stations most successful production. With frank grimes, david kelly, donal mccann, angela harding. In april of each year dublin city councils initiative one city one book encourages people to take the time to read one novel.
John posted about centenaries and the need to remember, lest we forget, and there are several important dates coming up in ireland soon. I was reminded the other day how good a book strumpet city is. Apr 29, 20 i was reminded the other day how good a book strumpet city is. The strumpet is an annual comic which unites female comics artists from both sides of the atlantic in one glamorous package of comics goodness.
One city, one book, graphic studio gallery will be hosting an exhibition of 46 artists in connection with this epic book. Strumpet city is the great, sweeping irish historical novel of the 20th century. Jun 15, 20 strumpet city is much more than a book about the lockout. Strumpet city exhibition of fine art prints in association with james plunketts novel strumpet city being the unesco city of literature 20 dublin. The novel is an epic, tracing the lives of a dozen characters as they are swept up in the tumultuous events. Strumpet city s popularity derives from its realism and its naturalistic presentation of traumatic historical events. The book is informed by a sense of moral outrage at the treatment of the lockedout trade unionists, the indifference and evasion of the city s clergy and middle class and the squalor and. Strumpet city ebook by james plunkett 9780717155651 rakuten. Strumpet city does have a relationship to joyces dubliners, a book that is an obvious influence on plunketts fine shortstory collection the trusting and the maimed.
Historically accurate descriptions of the poverty and humanity of the dublin working class during the lock out of 19 are the back bone of the novel,with its various great characthersjames larkin above all,but also. Recorded at dublin castle and presented by sean rocks, listen to the full arena special on rte radio dedicated to strumpet city by. It embraces a wide range of social milieux, from the miseries of the tenements to the cultivated, bourgeois. Strumpet city by plunkett, james, 1920publication date 1970 publisher new york. This book, however, brought those stories to life in a way that no nonfiction account could ever do. Set in dublin during the lockout of 19, strumpet city is a panoramic novel of city life. The irish rebellion bbcrte narrated by liam neeson dvd. Buy a cheap copy of strumpet city book by james plunkett. Centering on the seminal lockout of 20,000 workers in dublin in 19, strumpet city encompasses a wide sweep of city life. The irish government has set up an advisory group of historians to consider appropriate ways. References edit this article needs additional citations for verification. Strumpet city ebook by james plunkett 9780717155651.
Strumpet city is a bestselling novel by james plunkett set in dublin between 1907 and 1914, a period of major labour unrest. Rtes dramatisation of the book was, at the time, the biggest moneyspinner the station had ever produced, and was sold to more than 30 countries. Strumpet city is a 1969 historical novel by james plunkett set in dublin, ireland, around the time of the 19 dublin lockout. Pulitzer was in town for a brief two days in the middle of a 28 city book tour, holed up at the four seasons in beverly hills, living out of worn louis vuittonsuitcases, tiring of airplane and. Focusing on the 19 lockout, its panoramic scope extends from the docks and slums of inner city dublin to the bourgeois domiciles of kingstown. He began writing short stories as james plunkett in the 1940s, many of which were published in the bell.
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